Taste of Home February/March 2024

I don’t know about you, but after all the excitement of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve, February can seem a little bland. (It doesn’t help that here in the Midwest the shortest month of the year can feel pretty long in the throes of winter.) But this issue of Taste of Home will help you keep the parties going! Whether you’re having friends over for the big football showcase or simply a relaxing game night, the Soup-er Bowls (page 31) and Sliders for the Win (page 58) features offer crowd-pleasing recipes that are guaranteed to be a hit. Skip the standard box of chocolates this Valentine’s Day. Instead, treat your loved ones to the homemade swoonworthy treats in our Straight from the Heart feature (page 42). (Or learn how…

St. Paddy’s Day Party You don’t need the luck of the Irish to plan the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day party. Make your house the place to be on March 17 with this jigworthy lineup of classic Irish dishes. Start with Paddy’s Reuben Dip and Savory Potato Skins, then dish out hearty helpings of Stout & Honey Roast Beef. Shamrock Cutout Pound Cake will end the event on a sweet note. Tried & True Now you can bring back the cherished and heartwarming memories of Grandma’s kitchen by serving up some lovin’ from your own home. With Taste of Home Grandma’s Favorites 2024, all the tasty recipes you came to enjoy can continue to be celebrated by your generation and the ones that follow. Order yours today for only $10 plus…

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Lisa Kaminski shares her expert tips and tricks for February’s Bakeable Challenge: Red Velvet Cake! LISA’S TOP TOOLS Cake Pans These nonstick aluminized steel cake pans will ensure even baking and browning. Offset Spatula Create a smooth, even layer of frosting, as well as fancy swoops and swirls, with an offset spatula. Cake Turntable A revolving cake stand turns the chore of frosting cake into a simple task. STEP 1: ADD EGGS 1 AT A TIME If you add the eggs all at once, the butter mixture won’t absorb them all and won’t create an emulsion. This could result in a tough, dry cake. STEP 2: STIR IN FOOD COLORING AND VINEGAR The vinegar reacts with the baking soda and acts as a leavening agent to help the batter rise and…

“This cake brings springtime magic to our table, making it a much-anticipated treat among the young and young at heart.”—Bakeable member Angela Latimer OUR MARCH CHALLENGE: A CLUE FOR YOU! We’ll announce our next Bakeable Challenge recipe on March 1, but until then, can you guess what it may be from these ingredients? Just a hint: You won’t need a whole lotta luck for this bake to turn out deliciously! Come jump in on the fun! Hover your camera here to join Bakeable, Taste of Home’s community for everything you want to know about baking. You’ll get expert tips and a supportive group of creative bakers, and be the first to see our monthly challenge announcements!…

START WITH DRY WINGS Tossing the chicken with salt and chilling overnight helps dry the wings out, resulting in crispy skin when fried. ADD EASY DIPS In addition to the sauces that accompany the wings recipe, serve the wings with bottled cilantro lime salad dressing and this Blue Cheese Dip: In a blender, combine ½ cup milk, 1 pkg. (8 oz.) softened cream cheese, 1 cup (4 oz.) crumbled blue cheese and 2 peeled garlic cloves. Cover and process until blended. Top with additional crumbled blue cheese if desired. CHOOSE TASTY ADD-ONS Round out the board with other munchies, like onion rings and assorted fresh veggie dippers, and don’t forget a bowl or two of your favorite snack mix! Super Snacks Hover your camera here and learn how to make…